Domestic travel

The U.S. Government requires US Airways to collect the following taxes and fees in addition to our advertised fare for travel within the United States.

  • U.S. Domestic Segment Tax - $3.60 per flight segment, per passenger. A segment is defined as one takeoff and landing.
  • U.S. Security - September 11th Security Fee - $2.50 per flight segment. A segment is defined as one takeoff and landing.
  • Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) - Local airports assess Passenger Facility Charges of $3 to $18 per passenger. This amount varies by airport.
  • Alaska/Hawaii - $8 per flight segment, per passenger on certain segments beginning or ending in Alaska or Hawaii.

International travel

The U.S. and foreign governments charge additional taxes and fees for international travel. International fares do not include government-imposed taxes/fees of up to $107. Taxes and fees are subject to change at the discretion of each country’s government and may be adjusted for inflation. You may be required to pay taxes or fees not already collected.

Service fees

Ticketing fee

US Airways adds a $25 fee ($35 international) for tickets purchased at Reservations and a $35 fee ($45 international) for tickets issued at airport and city ticket offices.

These ticket types are exempt from the booking fee:

  • US Airways Travel vouchers
  • Military fares
  • Government fares
  • US Airways gift cards and gift certificates
  • US Airways Guaranteed Airfare vouchers
  • US Airways Future Travel Awards
  • US Airways Air Checks

Unaccompanied minor fee

US Airways adds a $100 service fee ($200 roundtrip) for all unaccompanied minors. Only 1 fee is required when 2 or more minors in the same family are traveling together. "Same family" is defined as brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, step-brother or step-sister.

If your itinerary includes a codeshare flight, check with the airline of your first flight for unaccompanied minor policies and fees. Fee charges will be applied for each flight segment between your origin and final destination.

Lap children fee

On all international flights, lap children must have a paper ticket and are subject to applicable international taxes. Taxes must be paid at the ticket counter on the day of departure. A paper ticket will be issued at the time of payment. In addition, a fee of 10% of the accompanying adult rate may apply, depending on the international destination.

September 11th Security fee

The Transportation Security Administration requires that a September 11th Security Fee in the amount of $2.50 per segment (a segment is defined as 1 take-off and landing). This fee is collected for all passengers of domestic and international flights originating in the U.S., including award reservations. Fee is collected at time of ticketing.

Dividend Miles quick ticketing fee

A $50, non-refundable service fee (per passenger) applies to Dividend Miles award bookings when the booking date is less than 14 days from the travel date ($75 if you book with Reservations). Beginning October 8, 2009, the quick ticketing fee will be $75 for both. If you have Chairman's or Platinum status, you are exempt from the quick ticketing fee.